PENAMPANG: A section of Jalan Kibabaig at Km 1.060 has collapsed following strong drainage water flow, the Sabah Public Works Department (JKR) confirmed Wednesday.
Earlier in a Facebook post, PWD said the road was not passable and advised motorists to use Jalan Datuk Panglima Banting as an alternative route until further notice.
The collapse is believed to have been triggered by continuous heavy rain in Penampang, which weakened the road structure and caused severe damage.
State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the affected structure is still under the jurisdiction of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).
“I was informed that the box culvert crossing is still under DID. They’ll repair the damaged structure,” he said when contacted.
PWD added that updates on the road status and repair works will be provided from time to time through its official channels.
